Pediatrics
Keeping medical imaging safe for children
When a doctor recommends medical imaging for a child, parents may find themselves confused and concerned.
Sep 15, 2016
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Page 11 - News tagged with ct images
Cardiology
Hospital uses 'lean' manufacturing techniques to speed stroke care
A hospital stroke team used auto industry "lean" manufacturing principles to accelerate treatment times, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.
Oct 18, 2012
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Surgery
CT and 3-D printing aid surgical separation of conjoined twins
A combination of detailed CT imaging and 3-D printing technology has been used for the first time in the surgical planning for separation of conjoined twins, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the ...
Dec 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Bowel cancer 'chemo swap' shrinks tumours, making surgery safer and easier
Giving some bowel cancer patients six weeks of chemotherapy before surgery can significantly shrink their tumour, making it easier to remove and potentially reducing the chances of the cancer coming back, according to results ...
Nov 1, 2012
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Cardiology
Ischaemic stroke assessment
Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) is a low-cost medical imaging technology that is used widely in investigating damage to a patient's brain caused by ischaemic stroke. However, writing in the International Journal of ...
Dec 19, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Second-generation CT scanner substantially reduces radiation exposure
Researchers using a newly approved advanced computed tomography (CT) system were able to significantly reduce radiation exposure in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography (CCTA), according to a new study published online ...
Jan 31, 2013
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Health
Mayo Clinic calls for standardization of safe imaging protocols for children
The benefits of medical imaging far outweigh the risks when children receive The Right Exam, ordered The Right Way, with The Right Radiation Dose. However, overuse and misuse of imaging change the benefit-risk ratio and Mayo ...
Jul 10, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Lowering CT tube voltage for colonography beneficial
(HealthDay)—In patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) colonography, reducing the tube voltage from 120 kVp to 100 kVp significantly reduces radiation dose while minimally reducing image quality, regardless of patient ...
Mar 7, 2013
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Other
Special CT improves radiotherapy planning
A computer tomograph (CT) with special software solutions is helping to improve the planning of radiotherapy, thus making cancer treatment more effective. Radiotherapy aims to irradiate tumors as precisely as possible. To ...
Sep 19, 2013
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Radiology & Imaging
Novel pixel sensor-based image device enhances precision in ion therapy
By directly measuring relative stopping power (RSP) with ions, a pixel sensor-based Hi'CT with multi-layer structure reduces the risk of range uncertainty, a major contributor to dose imprecision in ion therapy. With enhanced ...
Jul 31, 2023
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